Urban Peak Denver

“Effective August 5, 2021, Urban Peak changed it's bylaws to allow the corporation to conduct its meetings by electronic or other remote access means as reasonably necessary; provided that the coproration shall use its best efforts to implement any such virtual meetings with full regard for the need to maintain as much accessiblity as psosible for all members, including those with disabilities and those who lack access to sophisticated technology tools. Any action that could be taken at an in-person meeting, including amendments to the articles and bylaws, may also be taken at a virtual meeting held pursuant to this clause. During a virtual meeting, all reasonable technolgy must be used to authenticate each indiviual who attends. Determination to hold a given meeting as vurtual may be made by the chair of the board, the chief executive officer or any two (2) directors.”

“The Finance Committee Reviews the Form 990 in detail. Once the review is complete, the Form 990 is sent via email to all board members. After the Form 990 is sent to all board members, it is then filed.”

“Board members, directors and the CEO all sign conflict of interest disclosures annually. At each board meeting, there is a standing agenda item for the board chair to ask all members and directors if a conflict has arisen since the last board meeting.”

“The CEO is the only paid member of the Board of Directors. Annually, the board chair (in conjunction with other executive committee members) performs the CEO evaluation, salary review, and determines the salary increase. The organization maintains the appropriate documentation of how the salary is set. The CEO is responsible for establishing key employee salaries using compensation data published by the Colorado Nonprofit Association and Mountain States Employers Council. Key employee salaries are approved by the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors as part of the annual budget approval process.”

“The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The oversight process of the audit has not changed during the year.”

“Urban Peak is able to resource volunteers to provide numerous program services. Virtually all of our shelter and drop-in center meals are prepared by volunteers. Additionally, volunteers tutor in our GED classroom, provide front-line support in our shelter and drop-in center, teach art, music, and life skills classes, mentor in our job readiness and employment training program, and provide maintenance for our facilities. In fiscal year 2021, 820 volunteers provided 2,050 volunteer hours of direct program services to youth.”